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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.39, 1,707.48 and 407.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.39, 1,707.48 and 407.97 is: 611.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.39 : 1,707.48 = 407.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.39/1,707.48 = 407.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.39x = 1,707.48 × 407.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.39x = 696,600.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,600.62/1,138.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.92

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